Saint Robert of Molesme 1028 to 1111

The article focuses on the religious life of Christian saint Robert of Molesme. It discusses the paganism and idealization of the Cluniac monastery as a home of scholarship in the times and life of Robert. It explores the turmoil in Molesme, France, the led delegation by Robert of fervent reformers...

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Main Author: Merton, Thomas 1915-1968 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2011
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2011, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Pages: 273-276
Further subjects:B Papal legates
B Paganism
B Monasteries
B France
B Christian male saints
B Religious Organizations
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The article focuses on the religious life of Christian saint Robert of Molesme. It discusses the paganism and idealization of the Cluniac monastery as a home of scholarship in the times and life of Robert. It explores the turmoil in Molesme, France, the led delegation by Robert of fervent reformers to see the Papal Legate, and the death of Robert on April 17, 1111. Moreover, the grandeur of Saint Robert's ideal is mentioned.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly